The government has given courier and delivery service operators across Ghana until March 31, 2026, to register under a new digital regulatory system or risk sanctions beginning April 1.
The directive was issued during the launch of the Integrated Courier and Logistics Management System–Ghana (ICOLMS-Ghana), a platform designed to strengthen oversight of the courier and logistics sector while supporting the country’s expanding e-commerce ecosystem.
Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, announced that both courier companies and individual delivery riders must complete their registration and integrate their operations onto the ICOLMS-Ghana platform within a 19-day grace period starting March 12.
He warned that after the March 31 deadline, strict enforcement will begin in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, with penalties imposed on operators who fail to comply. The Minister emphasised that there will be no extensions or exemptions once enforcement begins.
According to the Minister, enforcement against unlicensed operators had previously been suspended in August 2025 to allow time for stakeholders to prepare for the digital regulatory system. However, with the platform now operational, the government expects full compliance from all players in the courier and delivery industry.